Lessons Learned: Medical Library Pilot Testing of a Virtual Reality Anatomy Lab

In recent years many schools have begun to incorporate virtual reality tools and programs into their curriculum. This paper relates the results of a library pilot project on the usefulness of virtual reality headsets and programming for graduate students studying physical therapy and medicine. Autho...

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Published in:Journal of electronic resources in medical libraries 2021-01, Vol.18 (1), p.20-34
Main Authors: Weyant, Emily C., Carroll, Matthew, Walden, Rachel R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
anatomy
Core curriculum
health sciences
instruction
libraries
Medical libraries
Pilot projects
Virtual reality
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Summary:In recent years many schools have begun to incorporate virtual reality tools and programs into their curriculum. This paper relates the results of a library pilot project on the usefulness of virtual reality headsets and programming for graduate students studying physical therapy and medicine. Authors review the existing literature on virtual reality use in education with a specific focus on libraries. This information is incorporated into lessons learned by researchers regarding hardware and software choice, attracting students, and potential deterrents or safety issues relating to virtual reality use in libraries.
ISSN:1542-4065
1542-4073
DOI:10.1080/15424065.2021.1882920